An Underlying Principle of the 1876 Constitution Is That of a Social

An underlying principle of the 1876 constitution is that of a social compact that rests on the concepts of popular sovereignty and compact theory, as well as the principles of

A) limited government and separation of powers.
B) checks and balances and separation of powers.
C) separation of powers and unlimited government.
D) checks and balances and unlimited powers.
E) limited government and checks and balances.